Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist 

• Location: Iona, Oamaru
• Part-time permanent – 8 hours per week

You will support the independence and wellbeing of people living in residential care by providing assessments, designing and managing exercise programmes and contributing to care plans.

You will also guide efforts to improve residents/ residents’ function and quality of life by providing training/education to staff.

About You 

• A current annual Practising Certificate
• A current New Zealand driver's licence
• Approved 'Enable' Assessor
• Experience in the support and/or rehabilitation of older people
• Commitment to and promotion of the Enliven philosophy
• Ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of people
• Respect for others, a non-judgmental attitude, and a sense of humour

About Us

An Enliven home, Iona has 79 residents who are supported at hospital and rest home level of care. It’s a home integral to the community and 6 of Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven Care Homes have 4 year certification. That is testament to the quality of our systems, processes, living and working environments – and especially our staff. 

Presbyterian Support Otago is a Charitable Trust established in 1906, and is a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago and the wider South Island. With over 800 staff and 500 volunteers, we operate a highly regarded network of 8 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes. 

To apply click "apply". Applications close on 23 December 2021.

For further information please contact Iona Reception on 03 437 1870, ext 0.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received and applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing of applications. 

If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz or phone 03 470 0842